The Benefits Of Dandelions – More Than Just A Backyard “Weed”
You might consider them to be obnoxious weeds that can survive some pretty harsh conditions. However, there are actually some pretty great benefits to allowing dandelions …
Category: Pests & Misc
Vegetable Garden Trap Crops – 6 Great Companion Plants
Growing trap crops is a great way to naturally control unwanted pests like aphids, Japanese beetles, and squash vine borers in your vegetable garden without resorting …
10 Edible Weeds – Plants To Forage From Your Own Backyard
While many “weeds” can be a pain in the butt to get rid of from your backyard, the good news is that you might not want …
The Benefits Of Gardening – Going Beyond Just Growing Food
Gardening is more than just a practical hobby or pastime. In fact, there are many benefits that go far beyond just harvesting food. Whether you have …
Cabbage Moths, Loopers & Butterflies – Identify & Prevent All Three
When it comes to garden pests, three of the most common ones are cabbage moths, cabbage loopers, and cabbage butterflies. Often, these three get used interchangeably, …
Praying Mantis & Gardening – A Friend Or Foe Of The Garden?
When it comes to gardening, there are all sorts of different bugs, insects, and winged creatures that hang out in the garden, and one of the …
Blossom End Rot Issues With Garden Tomatoes, Peppers & More
One of the most frustrating things about gardening is going to pick a ripe tomato only to see a dark, sunken-in spot on the bottom of …
2025 Year In Review – Semi Homesteading Wins & Losses
Now that the 2025 year has come to a close, I wanted to take a look back and give a little review of how the year …
Pests That Overwinter In Vegetable Gardens & How To Stop Them
Allowing any type of pest to bed down and overwinter in your garden can spell disaster as soon as the warmth of spring arrives, but some …
Deer Proof Your Garden & Home – 4 Ways To Keep Plants Safe
While they might be beautiful and majestic to watch frolic and play, deer can really wreak havoc on your garden and property, so that’s why you …